Vehicle summary
ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.
At a glance
This 2004 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1896cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 5 (78% pass rate). It has 154,760 miles on the clock, averaging 6,430 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for YY04 BCU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 154,760 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 10,258 |
| Average per year | 6,430 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | YY04 BCU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | YY — Beverley, Yorkshire |
| Age identifier | 04 — March 2004 to August 2004 |
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About YY04 BCU
What car is YY04 BCU?
YY04 BCU is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Beverley in 2004.
What is the mileage of YY04 BCU?
The last recorded mileage for YY04 BCU was 154,760 miles, recorded on 9 Sep 2024 during its most recent MOT test.
Has YY04 BCU passed its MOT?
YY04 BCU has had 23 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (18 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 9 Sep 2024.
Is YY04 BCU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, YY04 BCU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is YY04 BCU?
YY04 BCU is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.